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I need a vocal mic for stage use
Played and sang with the band the other day and music was absolutely great. Music dynamics ranged from pop rock to soft acoustic ballad. I brought along my favorite vocal mic to use. It is a discontinued Shure RS25. I dig the response, proximity effect and tone that it gives my baritone voice. My Shure SM58 sounds flat and unresponsive in comparison. The down side was that the sound guy kept getting feedback between my RS25 and the monitor at my feet. The band was 2 acoustics, one electric guitar, piano, drums and bass. We don't play loud. Sound guy swapped my mic out for one that was less sensitive, sounded dull but didn't feedback. I didn't sound like 'me' in the monitor after that.
I want to get a new mic. Any suggestions? What is your personal favorite vocal mic? |
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Check GLS Audio.They sell SM-57, SM-58, copies for under 40 that are outstanding. I have two of their ES-57's and never had a problem with them. I use them live or to record with. If you were to do a back to back with the original I dont think most could hear a difference. Except in your wallet.
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Shure BETA 58.
There is quite a bit of difference between the beta an the regular SM58. |
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There's a whole section in these forums called 'acoustic ampification' which is about live sound (not just guitar amping!) You'll find lots of discussion on vocal mics.
Maybe a Sennheiser e835 or e935 will sound good for you.
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Thanks, all. I'm not looking for a mic for an acoustic or an amp. I'm looking for a vocal mic. The Sennheiser looks interesting.
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Blue Encore 100 or 200 (if you have phantom power) The deals on them are hard to beat. They outperform the Shure 58 by a long shot at a fraction of the cost (if you are patient and buy 'right')
Lots of sellers extending Blue's two for one sales too https://www.ebay.com/itm/BLUE-enCORE...UAAOSw8DJaHdt2
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I would say first decide if you like the 58 style bump, or you want something a bit flatter. Then you can decide what models to consider.
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Switched from a Shure to the Sennheiser 935, I like the difference.
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Sennheiser e935. Best I've found.
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My vocal mic is a Sennheiser 8... something with the on/off switch, bought it a few years ago. It is very clean and has worked well for me.
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I use an Audix OM 5, which is designed to combat feedback. Since everything in life seems to involve compromise, the factor here is that you need to be on mic, more so than an SM 58, so it is not as conducive to sharing the mic. If you can eat the mic, it's really good and my voice likes it.
I also agree with what was said about the beta Sm 58. Great mic.
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Sennheiser 945 or Heil PR35. Both awesome mics, IMO. I also have a Audix OM5 that, like mentioned above, handles loud stages very well. But sonically, I prefer the Senn or the Heil.
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I own several, but my favorite is probably the discontinued EV767a. Sennheiser e935 is a close 2nd. Heil PR20, Blue Encore 100 tie for 3rd.
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* I use a Sennheiser e945, sounds good for my voice and built very sturdy for the road...I also enjoy Shure SM57a Beta, both are supercardioid which is good for me playing outside a lot with wind and noisy tiki bars but you can't sing off axis too much.
** The e945 is more sensitive and a flatter eq that I like. I find that I roll off more highs with the e945 then the 57a... I like both, and the 57a is a good mic for your money. But you can hear and see the price difference with the upgraded e945 with its heavier duty, more rust resistant casing which is good for me here on the Florida coast. Cheers!
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